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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc

R211 FVCMOT history

R211 FVC is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

R211 FVC red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
81,184 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 FVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 FVC was last recorded at 81,184 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,182 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,184 miles
  • 2023 – 74,455 miles
  • 2022 – 69,499 miles
  • 2021 – 69,487 miles
  • 2020 – 67,157 miles
  • 2019 – 64,942 miles
  • 2018 – 61,839 miles
  • 2017 – 61,313 miles
  • 2016 – 60,456 miles
  • 2015 – 59,859 miles
  • 2014 – 58,589 miles
  • 2013 – 57,583 miles
  • 2012 – 51,416 miles
  • 2011 – 42,444 miles
  • 2010 – 37,331 miles
  • 2009 – 34,613 miles
  • 2008 – 32,650 miles
  • 2007 – 30,015 miles
  • 2006 – 27,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,184 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded B/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,184 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    557071051232
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded B/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail81,182 miles (+6,727)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    902524440952
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour bs (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded B/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass74,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    356539129881
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody repaired
  4. Fail74,455 miles (+4,956)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    551567832895
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner inner sill corosion
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner inner sill corosion
    • DangerousUnderbody corroded front to rear
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass69,499 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,499 miles
    Test number
    808690554933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail69,487 miles (+2,330)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,487 miles
    Test number
    538310493312
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,157 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    647541436213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,137 miles (+2,195)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,137 miles
    Test number
    754289509964
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    291920740763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,942 miles (+3,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    206412891289
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass61,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    303508033728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,836 miles (+523)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,836 miles
    Test number
    598963809728
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass61,313 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    288997240621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,456 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    735680064429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,455 miles (+596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    752038661370
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
  16. Pass59,859 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,859 miles
    Test number
    122375153645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded
  17. Pass58,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    297717494255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,585 miles (+1,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    515807594248
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass57,583 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    486082103321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,555 miles (+6,139)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    369365093280
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass51,416 miles (+8,972)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    679109282273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,444 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    589505781222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,331 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    733100700382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,613 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,613 miles
    Test number
    663083509334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,611 miles (+1,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,611 miles
    Test number
    422772709491
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass32,650 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    913433608339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,015 miles (+2,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    911897397277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  28. Pass27,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,321 miles
    Test number
    430408396230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 FVC

Does R211 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 FVC expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 FVC?
The MOT on R211 FVC expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 FVC done?
R211 FVC was recorded at 81,184 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has R211 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 FVC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R211 FVC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R211 FVC find?
R211 FVC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded b/s.

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